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Hans India
27-07-2025
- Science
- Hans India
Natural farming effectively tackles climate change: Experts
Vijayawada: A four-day Natural Farming training programme began on Saturday at a private hotel in Guntur, hosted by the Centre of Natural Farming (CoNF) under the National Mission on Natural Farming (NMNF). Organised by Rythu Sadhikara Samstha (RySS) in collaboration with MANAGE, Hyderabad, the programme welcomed a 34-member delegation from Kerala, including scientists from agricultural vniversities, Krishi Vigyan Kendra experts, and Farmer Mentor Trainers. T Vijay Kumar, IAS (Retd.), executive vice-chairman of RySS, said that natural farming addresses the climate crisis through 365-day green cover, multi-layer cropping, and optimised photosynthesis without synthetic chemicals. He described it as an emerging science focused on biological mediation in nutrient and water cycling, pest management, and plant physiology. S M Vijayanand, IAS (Retd.), former chief secretary of Kerala, joined virtually, affirming Kerala's commitment to sustainable, climate-resilient farming through collaborative learning. D V Raidu, IAS (Retd.), senior advisor at RySS, emphasised that year-round green cover and multi-layer cropping reduce carbon emissions, enhance soil structure, and boost biodiversity. He advocated for farmer-centric models and knowledge sharing to scale Natural Farming. The programme included a presentation on the Andhra Pradesh Community-managed Natural Farming (APCNF) journey, showcasing improved soil organic matter, flood resilience, and sustainable crop production. Technical sessions were led by RySS experts, including Sudhakar, G R Dharmendar, K Ramachandram, and Vishy, alongside APCNF staff. The training will continue until July 29.
Hans India
21-06-2025
- Business
- Hans India
Creche-cum-women's space inaugurated at RySS
Guntur: RythuSadhikara Samstha (RySS) at its state office located in Gorantla here inaugurated its integrated crèche-cum-women's space named 'The Eco-Nest'. T Vijay Kumar, Executive Vice-Chairman inaugurated the facility with a ribbon-cutting ceremony in the presence of nearly 200 employees. CEO of RySS B Rama Rao was also present. Eco-Nest (for the future roots) is a model Crèche-cum-Women's Space aimed at providing a safe, nurturing and developmentally appropriate environment for children (6 months to 6 years) of RySS employees. Simultaneously, it functions as a dedicated space for women employees, supporting their well-being, dignity, and active participation in the workplace. This initiative reflects RySS's commitment to fostering gender-equitable workspaces and supporting women's rights and welfare, aligned with India's statutory mandates, including Maternity Benefit (Amendment) Act, 2017 says requiring crèche facilities in establishments with over 50 employees, POSH Act, 2013 ensuring safe working environments and enabling grievance redressal mechanisms, Factories Act, 1948 (Section 48) mandating crèche facilities in workplaces employing more than 30 women. For working parents, especially mothers, the Eco-Nest enables post-maternity reintegration, reduces work-life conflict, and enhances morale and productivity. For the organisation, it fosters employee retention, reinforces a gender-inclusive work culture, and showcases RySS as a progressive and responsible employer. Eco-Nest integrates best practices such as combined child care and rest facilities, lactation and counselling spaces, early learning activities and storytelling for children, participatory design with employee feedback.
Hans India
14-05-2025
- General
- Hans India
Three-day training for trainers programme begins
Guntur: 'The Green Revolution addressed food security, but now the need of the hour is chemical- free safe food and sustainable income for farmers,' said Chief Executive Officer of Rythu Sadhikara Samstha (RySS) B Rama Rao at the inaugural of a 3-day training of trainers (ToT) programme here on Tuesday. He emphasised that the main motto of Andhra Pradesh Community-managed Natural Farming (APCNF) is to provide chemical-free food to consumers while improving the welfare of small and marginal farmers as well soil improvement. Highlighting the transformative impact of natural farming, he cited Socio-Economic Survey findings that show higher incomes for farmers practicing natural farming compared to conventional methods. He called for collaborative efforts between the Agriculture Department and APCNF to enable farmer transformation, especially through Village Agriculture Assistants (VAAs) who work closely at the grassroots level. He also appreciated the visionary leadership of T Vijay Kumar, executive vice-chairman of RySS, for initiating and scaling up the APCNF model across the state. Speaking at the event, Dr DV Raidu, RYSS senior consultant highlighted growing concerns such as excessive use of fertilisers and chemicals, reduced organic carbon levels in soil, and soil compaction. Venkateswara Rao, Deputy Director from the Commissionerate of Agriculture, also addressed the participants, stating that combined efforts between the Agriculture Department and RySS are essential for the successful implementation of APCNF. The training sessions are being facilitated by Chandrasekhar, Gopi Chand and Chakravarthy who are guiding participants through technical discussions, strategy planning, and real-world applications of natural farming techniques. The other senior consultants Ramachandram, Rajeswar and Ravichandra also participated.
